Alex Hirsch

Common Types of Sleep Disorders

July 31, 2020

A somnipathy, or sleep disorder, is a condition that negatively impacts a person’s sleep patterns. There are several kinds of sleep disorders, and experts often classify them based on their causes or how they affect the individual. The most common types of sleep disorders are parasomnias and dyssomnias. Let’s take a look at these two…

Filed Under: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Medicine

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COPD and Smoking: The Harmful Effects

July 17, 2020

Smoking was once part of America’s favorite pastimes. People smoked everywhere – in restaurants, in airplanes, in the workplace, et cetera. However, the trend started to dwindle as researchers began to uncover mountains of evidence linking smoking to many dangerous health conditions. In particular, long-term smoke inhalation increases your chances of getting COPD (chronic obstructive…

Filed Under: Pulmonary

Tagged With: COPD, lung and sleep specialists, Lungs, Pulmonologist, Smoking

Common Asthma Triggers During the Summer and How to Prevent Them

June 26, 2020

Summer is the best time of year to explore and spend time outdoors. However, if you have asthma, you will want to take extra precautions while planning your next adventure – so that an asthma attack doesn’t turn your vacation into a nightmare. Severe asthma attacks can cause your airways to swell and narrow, which…

Filed Under: Asthma

Tagged With: Asthma, Asthma Attack, breathing, lung and sleep, lung and sleep specialists, Lungs

What to Look for When Searching for a Sleep Expert

June 12, 2020

If you’re having a hard time sleeping every night, you might be considering seeing a medical sleep expert. So you may be wondering just how to go about finding such a doctor. There are various factors involved in finding the right sleep specialist for you. Let’s talk about some of the main things that you…

Filed Under: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Medicine

Tagged With: lung and sleep specialists, Sleep, Sleep Disorders, sleep habits, sleep medicine, sleep study

Not Sleeping Well? When Should You Have a Sleep Study?

May 22, 2020

If you still cannot sleep well despite keeping a sleep journal, reducing your caffeine intake, avoiding media before bedtime, and incorporating other beneficial techniques into your lifestyle, then it is in your best interest to consider having a sleep study. Also referred to as polysomnography, a sleep study is a noninvasive overnight evaluation whereby your…

Filed Under: Sleep Medicine

Tagged With: lung and sleep specialists, Sleep Disorders, sleep habits, sleep medicine, sleep study, Sleepwalking

Tips for a Good Night’s Rest

May 8, 2020

Having a good night’s sleep helps us to feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the next day, but the main reason why we need sleep is to give the brain a rest. That is why we cannot live without sleep. Doctors recommend consistent sleep between 7 and 9 hours every night. Frequent lack of adequate sleep…

Filed Under: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Medicine

Tagged With: lung and sleep specialists, sleep medicine, sleep study, Sleepwalking

What Is Spirometry?

April 24, 2020

Spirometry is a simple test that is used to monitor and assess your lung function. It measures how much air you inhale and exhale and how quickly you do so. This test uses a medical device called a spirometer. It is a small machine connected through a cable to a mouthpiece. Spirometry is a safe…

Filed Under: Lung Disease, Pulmonary

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Types of Allergies You Can Experience

April 10, 2020

When someone has an allergic reaction to a substance, their body mistakenly interprets the substance to be a harmful invader – such as a bacterium or a virus. Many people have allergies to pollen, peanuts, or dust. An allergy is an unpleasant experience capable of hindering your quality of life, and some people’s allergies can…

Filed Under: Allergies

Tagged With: allergies, Allergy Doctors, Anaphylactic Shock, Asthma, lung and sleep specialists

How Is Emphysema Diagnosed?

March 27, 2020

Shortness of breath is the main symptom of emphysema, which is a chronic and progressive lung disease. The lungs’ air sacs, which are called alveoli, rupture – and thus cannot exchange as much oxygen with the blood as necessary. This also compromises the lungs’ ability to eliminate carbon dioxide from the blood and exhale it…

Filed Under: Emphysema, Pulmonary

Tagged With: Emphysema, lung and sleep specialists, Lungs, pulmonary, Pulmonologist

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love

March 18, 2020

The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…

Filed Under: General

Tagged With: COVID-19, lung and sleep specialists

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